The Human Services Agency (HSA) of the County of San Mateo is seeking 12 qualified applicants for the position of Children's Services Social Worker II / III in the Children and Family Services Division.

Social Workers within this Division provide a wide variety of Child Welfare Services to neglected, abused, or dependent children and their families in order to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of children; keep children with their families by providing services which would safely maintain the children in the home; arrange substitute care in relatives' homes, shelter care, foster care, group homes and institutions when necessary; develop a permanency plan for children who are unable to return home; and effectively work with a team of professionals comprised of diverse backgrounds. In addition, Social Workers in this Division perform safety and risk assessments; provide crisis intervention; make referrals for children and families; participate in processing children taken into custody pending juvenile court action; appear and present cases in court; write court reports and treatment/case plans; and serve as officers of the juvenile court, acting for and as directed by the court in all relationships with their clients.

Assignments on the Children and Family Services unit may include Intake/Screening, Emergency Response, Adoption, Permanent Placement, Family Maintenance & Reunification, Aftercare, Licensing and Court Investigations. Emergency response has day shifts, after-hour shifts and weekend shifts.

The Human Services Agency is primarily seeking candidates who are available to work daytime: Tuesday through Saturday for the Emergency Response Unit. Additionally, swing shift positions are available, including evening and overnight hours and regular daytime hours.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Mastery of core Child Welfare Services competencies

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a Counseling program emphasizing Marriage, Family and Child Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy

Knowledge of various techniques in interviewing, counseling, family engagement and problem solving

Knowledge of trauma informed assessment and intervention

Knowledge of ages and stages of child development

Knowledge of the grief and loss cycles/process

Knowledge of substance abuse treatment modalities

Work experience in establishing rapport with clients and their families of diverse backgrounds

Successfully manage multiple, competing priorities

The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work is highly desirable

Preferably, the ability to speak Spanish; candidates must pass the Spanish fluency examination

Experience:

II Level: One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Level I Children's Services Social Worker.

III Level: Two years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a II Level Children's Services Social Worker.

Final Filing Date: November 28, 2017

To learn more about all available positions and to apply online, please visit our website at http://jobs.smcgov.org. Applications are only accepted online. EOE

San Mateo County was formed in April 1856 out of the southern portion of then-San Francisco County with a population of fewer than 5,000 people and little in the way of commerce. Today, more than 758,000 people call San Mateo County home and it stretches the boundary of Silicon Valley northward. Innovation thrives here in industries including bioscience, computer software, green technology, hospi...tality, financial management, health care, education and transportation. The County prides itself on how that prosperity fosters its commitment to protecting and enhancing the health, safety, welfare and natural resources of the community.
Within its 455 square miles bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and San Francisco Bay to the east, the County is known for its mild climate and scenic vistas. Nearly three quarters of the county is open space and agriculture remains a vital contributor to our economy and culture.
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